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Iran asserts full management of the strategic Strait of Hormuz, countering recent US claims of control amid ongoing conflict.
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Iran’s military and officials reject former President Donald Trump’s assertion that the US controls the strategic Strait of Hormuz, affirming Tehran’s full authority over the vital waterway.
France 24 English | Aug 13, 2026, 2:53 PM 1 source Single-source report
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A Michigan-based group and individuals accuse the US government and defense contractors of violating a law prohibiting aid to foreign governments committing human rights abuses.
Al Jazeera | Aug 13, 2026, 2:36 PM 1 source Single-source report
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US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee denounced a settler siege against Palestinians in the West Bank village of Qusra, calling it a ‘horrific act of terror’ amid an unsuccessful Israeli army intervention.
France 24 English | Aug 13, 2026, 9:45 AM 1 source Single-source report
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Tennessee, Alabama, and Oklahoma plan lethal injections of death row inmates on Thursday, marking the first triple execution day in the US since 2010.
Al Jazeera | Aug 13, 2026, 8:58 AM 1 source Single-source report
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After 16 years, three men convicted of murder in different states will be executed on the same day, reflecting a sharp increase in US executions despite growing public wariness.
BBC World | Aug 13, 2026, 6:37 AM 1 source Single-source report
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President Donald Trump asserts US control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran vows to maintain resistance and keep the waterway closed until its demands are fulfilled.
Al Jazeera | Aug 13, 2026, 1:20 AM 1 source Single-source report
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Federal prosecutors accuse a decade-long network of orchestrating over 1,000 sham marriages, including those involving active-duty US soldiers stationed in Kentucky.
South China Morning Post World | Aug 13, 2026, 12:02 AM 1 source Single-source report
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s refusal to accept a US-proposed peace plan for Gaza has been interpreted by analysts as a diplomatic win for Hamas, despite the group’s agreement to disarmament terms.
France 24 English | Aug 12, 2026, 11:28 PM 1 source Single-source report
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In a recent interview, former US President Donald Trump claimed that pro-Israel lobbying groups no longer hold the power in Washington they had two decades ago, reflecting shifts in US political dynamics.
Al Jazeera | Aug 12, 2026, 5:12 PM 1 source Single-source report
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The World Health Organization expressed concern that new US immunization guidelines for children do not align with established scientific evidence.
The Hill | Aug 12, 2026, 4:47 PM 1 source Single-source report
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WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warns that recent US policy changes on childhood vaccines contradict decades of scientific evidence.
Al Jazeera | Aug 12, 2026, 4:36 PM 2 sources Source mix awaiting review Compare
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Ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz fell sharply to eight vessels on Tuesday, a significant drop from pre-war levels, as peace talks stall and tensions persist between the US and Iran.
Al Jazeera | Aug 12, 2026, 3:49 PM 1 source Single-source report
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Despite ongoing hostile rhetoric, Iran’s leadership prioritizes regime survival and may pursue settlements with the US and Israel.
Al Jazeera | Aug 12, 2026, 3:12 PM 1 source Single-source report
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Iran insists the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the US changes its behavior and meets Iran’s demands, as military confrontations and regional attacks escalate.
Al Jazeera | Aug 12, 2026, 11:37 AM 1 source Single-source report
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Renewed Gulf tensions and upcoming US inflation data drive cautious market movements, with the Federal Reserve's policy direction in focus.
CNA Latest News | Aug 12, 2026, 9:07 AM 1 source Single-source report
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US Ambassador to ASEAN Kevin Kim emphasizes continued economic and security engagement in Southeast Asia amid tariff policy concerns, highlighting significant American investments and new strategic funding.
CNA Latest News | Aug 12, 2026, 3:56 AM 1 source Single-source report
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The US military targeted a Panama-flagged vessel attempting to approach an Iranian port, reinforcing Washington's blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.
France 24 English | Aug 12, 2026, 3:54 AM 1 source Single-source report
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Former President Donald Trump's dramatic use of Air Force One as a decoy underscores the ongoing tensions and personal threats linked to the US-Iran conflict.
BBC World | Aug 12, 2026, 2:31 AM 1 source Single-source report
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US Central Command reports disabling a Panama-flagged vessel in the Gulf of Oman amid ongoing tensions in the region.
BBC World | Aug 12, 2026, 1:15 AM 1 source Single-source report![Halifax City Police on the Grand Parade, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, 10 July, 1914. The Halifax Herald for 11 July 1914 reported that: "There was a general inspection of the Halifax police force yesterday afternoon on the Parade . The policemen were out in full force with the exception of one or two who are on the sick list. The inspection was by His Worship Mayor Bligh and Controller Harris. Controllers Hoben and Scanlan were also present. Mayor Bligh add rest [sic] the men in a very flattering manner, congratulating them upon the high standard of efficiency which they have attained and assuring them of the protection and cooperation of the Board of Control. Addresses were then heard from Controllers Harris, Scanlan and Hoben in which they offered suggestions for dealing with some of the problems which the police force has to face and pointing out conditions which make it difficult for the law to be properly enforced. Those who have been attending the lectures were given first aid certificates and a large number qualified. Medals were presented those who had successfully completed the gymnasium course at the YMCA...."](/assets/images/2026-08-11T21-06-42-857Z-man-charged-with-bomb-threat-against-us-consulate-in-halifax-canada-wikimedia-480.webp)
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Ali Assakereh faces charges after a suspicious vehicle was found near the US consulate, prompting evacuations and a police investigation.
South China Morning Post World | Aug 11, 2026, 9:06 PM 1 source Single-source report
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CENTCOM reports helicopter strike on Panama-flagged Vela Nova amid stalled US-Iran diplomacy and ongoing blockade enforcement in the Gulf of Oman.
Al Jazeera | Aug 11, 2026, 8:26 PM 1 source Single-source report
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Traders await July's US consumer inflation report as Federal Reserve rate hike expectations adjust, influenced by job market shifts and Middle East tensions.
CNA Latest News | Aug 11, 2026, 2:44 PM 1 source Single-source report
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As the US and China strengthen their lead in artificial intelligence, China seeks to expand influence in Europe through AI initiatives, while a new Chinese-led AI cooperation group emerges.
South China Morning Post World | Aug 11, 2026, 2:30 PM 1 source Single-source report